I'm with a temp agency and recently let go from a position. After 3 background checks, anything I can do?

amylynn25

I don't think there is anything that you can do, as long as you weren't discrimintated against. I'm guessing that you were working at what's considered "at will" employment. It means that you can go as you please, but unfortunately, they can do the same for you. Definitely not fair, but unfortunately in the corporate world, everything is about the bottom line.

jonmorritt

Get over it. Move on. Find a new position.

suepeaches

it depends. you should be able to collect some unemployment depending on the reasons for termination and your area's time requirements for a job and that.

3 backgroud checks????

was there issues in your past that could have showed up on those that would bring question into your capability to preform the job honestly or threaten those that you were working with......

i think you should be able to see the background check reports.... but i might be wrong

and people get let go from positions all the time
the best thing you can do is pick yourself up and try to find new employment and not whine

captures_sunsets

That is why they are called Temp Agencies because they are only temporary. You are not helping your children or yourself by not getting back out into the world and finding a new job. You owe it to yourself and your children to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and go on with life..Now what are you waiting for.... Best of Luck!!!

george_o_jones

You are working for a temp agency, i.e. temporary employment. Regardless of your performance or how long you have been on the job, you are NOT a permanent employee of the company where you were assigned. Even if you were a regular employee, the employer would not have to provide you with a severance package.

I'm sorry that this has had a negative impact on your life and can completely understand, having been in a similar position in the past. The only recourse you have is to stop feeling sorry for yourself, stop looking for someone else to be responsible for you and go find another job.

Things will get better but you have to rebuild a positive attitude first.

Good Luck!

sunshine_today

why were you let go? And who fired you--the company you were temping for or the temp agency itself?

uvette77

Talk with a atty.

NYadvisor

nope, most of the US is on a "work at will" status. Either the employer or the employee can end it at any time without reason.

Scatty

speak to the company director-- go right ti the top also check out ACAS they deal with wages etc they can tell you if they are in the wrong-- above all check out the citizens advice bureau they will be ablt to advise you on what to do next

No they shouldn't be allowed to get away with it -- rise above it though and be strong for ya children

good luck

derrickwillis

pray

feeln17

just go's to show you that your past alway's catches up with you. see a lawyer and find out if there is recorse against the CO. but...... I doubt it. Co's ....once they find out about a shady past ( even though it might be a miner incident) dosen't wan't to take any chances. Hell, they even use credit checks to determine you insurance rates.

val26

i know in my state an employer doesnt need a reason to let you go.
if you think they are in the wrong check w/your labor board
good luck

I_HEAR_YA !

Ridge,Background checks are VERY common among employers. Although you may be considered a good employee,your background could suggest otherwise.If there have been evidence of drug abuse,arrests or parole violations,the company may consider you unstable.They are simply looking out for their company and protecting their employees environment.They don't consider the daily struggles,commitments or obligations that you have within your personal life.Keep a positive mind and enhance your life by making good choices and decisions.Keep looking for employment.Pray and strive to be a better you. You can do it!

Spirit Walker

Contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. They have a web site. I had a position, paste the background checks and was still let go after seven months because somebody called up and complained that I was working there. No reason given. I was told I had not recourse, because the employment agreement stated that I could quit, or they could let me go without notice. That was 11 months ago, and I still have not been able to get a job. Good luck and God's blessing

four wheelin' loveâ™¥

change ur avatar

R B

when you were recruited were you asked about your past? If so and you gave them the information then they have no right to dismiss you now. On the other hand if you hid the information from them they can dismiss you. There are employment tribunals, equal opportunity and anti discrimination laws, you can always explore these avenues to seek resolution but I would ask if you'd really want to return given that these things although meant to be confidential, rarely are.

Bob

I would contact an attorney who specializes in employment law in your area. I would definately collect unemployment. But perhaps they can be toasted for discriminatory employment practices. Perhaps civil rights have been violated....only a discussion with an attorney can find these charges. Good Luck.

loritorres

my husband has a felony and it has been reduced to a misdemeanor, he served his ime, done his classes and paid all his fines and cannot get work. he paid his debt to society and is still being punished

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